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<p>Planning policy is a transferred matter in Northern Ireland and the Department
for Infrastructure has responsibility for regional planning policy and legislation.</p><p>
</p><p>We note the concerns raised about the performance of the planning system in
Northern Ireland in the Northern Ireland Audit Office report. Northern Ireland is
governed best when governed locally and the concerns raised in the report highlight
the need for functioning devolved institutions, delivering on key issues like ensuring
Northern Ireland has an effective planning system that meets the needs of businesses
and the public.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is committed to growing and levelling
up the Northern Ireland economy, which is why more than £3.5bn has been provided in
recent years, in addition to the block grant, through the New Deal for Northern Ireland,
City and Growth Deals, PEACE PLUS and the New Decade, New Approach financial package.</p><p>
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